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Knot is a measure of:

A
The speed of ship
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B
The curvature of spherical objects
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C
Solar radiation
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D
Intensity of earthquake shock.
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Solution

The correct option is B The speed of ship
Knot is a measure of the speed of ship. The term knot dates from the 17th century, when sailors measured the speed of their ship by using a device called a "common log".
Hence, option A is correct.

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